J Ryan Haulage Ltd are currently looking for a Workshop Supervisor for their depot in Kill, Co. Kildare
Main Tasks / responsibilities:

• Daily Management of the Workshop
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Allocating Workload to appropriate Technicians
• Managing repair time in line with capacity and in line with Transport expectations
• Constant communication with Compliance and Transport to ensure they are kept informed on the status of vehicles.
• Ordering parts and oversee parts stores, maintain procedures with Technicians.
• Liase with suppliers and compliance on Workshop Parts stock requirements
• Record Warranty issues and parts returns and Liaise with compliance to ensure correct procedures are followed.
• Ensure workshop procedures are in accordance with company policy, RSA, FTA & Brand standards.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements (also including cleanliness of Workshop & Canteen)
• Working with Compliance in terms of monitoring Technician Performance, any issues to be highlighted and addressed in terms of company policy.
• Liase with Compliance Manager to identify and develop opportunities to drive the performance of the Service department.
• Daily/ weekly reporting to Compliance and Transport
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Implementing strategies to optimize workflow and operational efficiency.
• Ensuring that all equipment and machinery are properly operated and maintained.
• Good time management and problem-solving skills.

The description of this role is outlined as follows;

• Manage the daily operation of the workshop.
• Dealing with defects and breakdowns as they arise
• Monitor all job cards and workshop documentation.
• Supervise and manage all workshop Technicians and support staff.
• Ensure that invoicing of all work is managed on an ongoing basis for third party work.
• Ensure that all work is completed in accordance with Company procedures
• Ensure that the productivity and efficiency levels of the Technicians is maintained at agreed levels.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping on the workshop floor.
• Working with our established team of Transport Planners, leading by example and constantly mentoring individual performance.
• Communicate with Compliance and Transport to ensure that timely and cost effective work is always carried out.
• Finalising all workshop jobs, including clocking, quality control and sign off
• To undertake training as may be required from time to time including training provided by Martin Ryan Haulage as may be necessary from time to time.
• Hold appropriate driving licences to under-take checks unaided on all vehicles.

Required skills/strengths:
Professionalism at all times
Communication skills are essential
Proficient in Word, excel etc
Organising / planning
Ability to work as part of a team
Experience working in motor or haulage industry an advantage.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €40,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have strong organisational and communications skills

Experience:

• motor industry: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/10/2024
Reference ID: W/shop Supervisor